Christoph Richter – Organizational Communication and Development Specialist

Effective February 1, Christoph Richter will be responsible for communications regarding the merger process between the Technical University of Kaiserslautern and the Landau Campus of the University of Koblenz-Landau. A systemic coach and certified communications consultant, he has many years of experience in organizational development and strategic communications.

In 2009, Richter earned a Diplom degree in geography from the Ruprecht Karls University of Heidelberg.He subsequently earned a master’s degree program in communication science, “Communication and Leadership,” with a focus on strategy and organizational development from Quadriga University of Applied Sciences in Berlin. Various continuing education courses in the field of communication further deepened his professional expertise.

Even before beginning his studies, Richter gained journalistic experience at the city magazine Moritz in Heilbronn. During his studies, he worked as a graphic designer at an agency in Schwetzingen and as a research assistant at the Institute of Geography in Heidelberg. After completing his studies, he moved to Mannheim, where, as part of the public relations team at Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar GmbH, he managed twelve websites and developed the content marketing strategy for social media and community management, among other responsibilities. In addition, Richter drafted press releases and invitations and assisted journalists at press conferences and events.

After moving to IFOK GmbH in Bensheim, Richter served as a senior consultant, overseeing projects for clients in business, politics, and civil society. In this role, he designed engagement and organizational development processes as well as communication strategies and advised executives in particular on their implementation.

Christoph Richter is organizationally assigned to the University Communications department at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern; he works on behalf of both Kaiserslautern and Landau and can be found at both campuses. He supports the merger through various communication initiatives, helps both campuses get to know each other, and advises, manages, and facilitates processes.

Long walks with his wife, son, and dog are part of his weekend routine and give him energy. But even otherwise, this nature-loving employee spends a lot of time outdoors—whether on his bike or out for a run. As an enthusiastic hobby gardener, he grows his own vegetables and enjoys the wildflower beds in his garden.